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Frontiers in Surgery

Frontiers Media S.A. · Switzerland · Est. 1988

eISSN2296-875X
SJR Q2WOS SCIEScopus / SJRDOAJOpen Access
100
/ 100
High Trust
PubScope credibility score from verifiable indexing & ethics signals
Score Breakdown
WoS flagship (SCIE/SSCI/AHCI)78
✓ Corroboration (4 more)+22
Total100
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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Publication speed: not measurable
publisher doesn’t disclose per-article submission dates — we never estimate
Q2
SJR Rank
Top 50% in field
Impact Factor & Quartile · Web of Science (JCR)

✓ Indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection (SCIE) — Clarivate publishes an official Journal Impact Factor and JCR quartile for this journal.

See the official Impact Factor & quartile on the journal’s page ↗

The Impact Factor & JCR quartile are licensed by Clarivate — we link you to the official source instead of reprinting a number that can go out of date. Open metrics below: SCImago Q2. Source: Clarivate Journal Citation Reports.

SJR Scorei
0.57
H-Indexi
66
CiteScore
View ↗
Scopus metric · on the journal’s page
SNIPi
0.866
Total Worksi
6,532
Total Citationsi
47,949
2yr Mean Citednessi
1.30
Open Impact Factor alternative

Aims & Scope

Frontiers in Surgery is a high-impact open-access journal that publishes rigorous research on all aspects of surgical science and practice. We aim to provide a platform for the dissemination of novel findings, innovative techniques, and clinical advancements that can improve patient outcomes and advance the field of surgery. The journal covers a broad range of surgical specialties, including general surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedic surgery, pediatric surgery, plastic and reconstructive surgery, urology, and surgical oncology. We welcome original research articles, review articles, case reports, clinical trials, and surgical technique papers. Our mission is to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing among surgeons, researchers, and clinicians worldwide, contributing to the continuous improvement of surgical care.

General Information

Country / RegionSwitzerland
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published1988
FrequencyContinuous
StatusActive (last: 2026)
Total Publications6,532
Publisher OrgFrontiers Media
OA Since2013
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Submission Info

APC CostCHF 3,150
Peer ReviewAnonymous peer review
Review Time
Acceptance Rate
OA LicenseCC BY
OA Rate

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes
Plagiarism Detection✓ Yes
📦 Long-term Preservation
PMCCLOCKSS

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

11/12 · 92%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
Frontiers Media S.A.
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
2296-875X
Indexed in a trusted database?
WoS, Scopus, DOAJ, PubMed
Peer review process documented?
Anonymous peer review
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
APC fees clearly disclosed?
CHF 3,150
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
Long-term digital preservation?
PMC, CLOCKSS
Plagiarism detection in place?
Yes
Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
Primary language documented?
English

Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.

SJR Quartile by Discipline

Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.

SurgeryQ2

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Surgery

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

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Frequently asked questions about Frontiers in Surgery

Is Frontiers in Surgery a predatory journal?

PubScope has no integrity flags on record for Frontiers in Surgery: it is indexed in Web of Science, Scopus, DOAJ, and is not on DOAJ's withdrawn list. Its PubScope Trust Score is 100/100. Indexing is a transparency signal, not a guarantee — always confirm fit and policies before submitting.

What is the impact factor of Frontiers in Surgery?

Frontiers in Surgery is indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection, so Clarivate publishes an official Journal Impact Factor for it (since the 2023 Journal Citation Reports, every Core Collection journal — including Arts & Humanities and Emerging Sources titles — receives one). PubScope links to Clarivate's official source rather than reprinting the number, which can be out of date. Its open 2-year mean citedness is 1.30.

Is Frontiers in Surgery indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?

Frontiers in Surgery is indexed in Web of Science, Scopus, DOAJ.

What is the aims and scope of Frontiers in Surgery?

Frontiers in Surgery is a high-impact open-access journal that publishes rigorous research on all aspects of surgical science and practice. We aim to provide a platform for the dissemination of novel findings, innovative techniques, and clinical advancements that can improve patient outcomes and advance the field of surgery. The journal covers a broad range of surgical specialties, including general surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedic surgery, pediatric surgery, plastic and reconstructive surgery, urology, and surgical oncology. We welcome original research articles, revi

How much does it cost to publish in Frontiers in Surgery?

Frontiers in Surgery charges an article processing charge (APC) of about CHF 3,150 for open-access publication.

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Data updated: 2026-05-26 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref